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CIVIL PROCESS BUILDING CHECKS Patrol deputies are responsible for serving all civil paperwork throughout Franklin County. Paperwork can be mailed or dropped off in person Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm. What we need for service: The original paperwork & a copy for each person to be served The completed Civil Process Request Form A retainer fee of: $90 for 1 serve $135 for 2 serves $180+ for 3 or more serves Payment can be made by money order or cashier’s bank check made payable to Franklin County Treasurer’s Office. After three good faith attempts OR service has been made, we will return the original paperwork and proof of service to you. What we cannot do: We cannot accept cash, debit/credit cards or personal checks for payment. We cannot provide legal advice or assist you with completing the documents. We cannot serve paperwork to anyone outside of Franklin County. The address for service MUST be within Franklin County lines. Our sole purpose is to serve the paperwork. By accepting your documents to be served, we are not expressing the opinion that they are properly completed or are legally sufficient for your purpose. We recommend you consult with an attorney if you have questions or require assistance. Civil Process Fees: Service $40 Expedited Service $32 Affidavit of Non-Service $18 Treasurer’s Office Fee $25 Civil Processing Fee $5 Address Search $10 Copies $1 per page Travel $0.725 per mile *Additional fees may apply Of the people, for the people.

BOARD OF VISITORS MISSION AND VALUES Contact Board of Visitors Executive Summary 2025 Board of Visitors Report 2023 Board of Visitors Report 2022 December, 2021 Report July, 2020 Letter July, 2020 Report July, 2020 Report Response Franklin County Jail Board of Visitors is an oversight and advisory committee of citizens identified by the Sheriff to represent the interests of the people in Franklin County. The Board of Visitors (BOV) are chosen for their varied orientations, interests and expertise in the field of corrections and rehabilitation issues. The BOV focus in this capacity will be regarding public safety and security, jail staff safety, as well as inmate health and safety. We have been working with the County Commissioners, and our Board of Visitors to evaluate the needs of the 37 year old facility, looking specifically to improve our ability to provide the best possible services for a jail our size. A Board of Visitors never existed at the jail until Sheriff Nichols found local volunteers to serve as a separate set of eyes to help identify needs for inmates and corrections staff. Statutorily, a Board of Visitors ordinarily only looks at a jail’s mental health services, however Sheriff Nichols expanded that to include all services in the jail. With their help we will continue to identify and remedy any deficiencies, seek financial resources, to include grants, to assist with improvements while always mindful of staying within a very limited budget. Of the people, for the people.

PUBLIC RESOURCES Subscribe to our Weekly Press Release Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services (SAPARS) Safe Voices Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Androscoggin, Franklin & Oxford Counties Department of Corrections - Victim Services Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (CDVIP) Maine Sex Offender Registry General Services: Western Maine Community Action Franklin County Children's Task Force Pine Tree Legal Services Sweetser 211 Maine Maine Adult Corrections and Probation Of the people, for the people.

FRANKLIN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER GENERAL INFORMATION POSTING BAIL Jail Handbook The Franklin County Jail Handbook (PDF) is available online. The following Franklin County Jail policies and procedures are provided for your information and do not constitute all of the policies and procedures of Franklin County Jail. Non-confidential policies and procedures can be obtained by writing to the Assistant Jail Administrator. Requestors can expect to pay $.25 per page. Inmate Mail Please read the Franklin County Jail Inmate mail policy (PDF) and procedures. Franklin County Jail can no longer accept hand-made cards and hand-made pictures. Inmate Visits To request a visit with a FCDC inmate, please call (207) 778-3032. Please learn more about inmate visits by reading the Franklin County Jail Inmate Visit Policy and Procedure (PDF) . Please find out when you are allowed to visit inmates, and find out the rules for your visits by reading our visiting schedule (PDF) . Inmate Phone Calls Learn about calling inmates by reading the Inmate Telephone Policy and Procedures (PDF) . Posting Bail If you wish to post someone’s bail you will need to come in person to the Franklin County Detention Center. You will need the inmate’s name, the bail amount (in cash), and the Bail Commissioner’s fee (in cash). After your arrival at the Correctional Facility the following process will occur: The bail amount will be verified by a Correctional Officer. You will be instructed to wait in the Correctional Facility Lobby until the Bail Commissioner arrives. The Intake Officer will contact a Bail Commissioner. The Bail Commissioner will meet with you in the lobby of the Correctional Facility to collect the bail money and complete all required documentation. This process will take a minimum of one hour to complete. Of the people, for the people.

LAW ENFORCEMENT BIRTHDAY PARADES Patrol Division Our Patrol Division consists of Major Rackliffe, 4 sergeants and 9 deputies who patrol the towns in Franklin County that do not have their own police department. The Patrol Division provides 24 hour coverage for over 1,700 square miles. Name Email Major David Rackliffe drackliffe@franklincountymaine.gov Sergeant Ryan Close rclose@franklincountymaine.gov Sergeant Brandon Sholan bsholan@franklincountymaine.gov Sergeant Austin Couture acouture@franklincountymaine.gov Sergeant Jesse Clement jclement@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Andrew Morgan amorgan@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Alan Elmes, Jr. aelmes@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Tyler Gray tgray@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Alec Frost afrost@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Isaac Wacome iwacome@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Jeffrey Brann jbrann@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Gerald Maccione gmaccione@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Constantino Zenteno czenteno@franklincountymaine.gov Deputy Rex Schweighofer rschweighofer@franklincountymaine.gov Criminal Investigation Division (CID) The Criminal Investigation Division is led by Lieutenant St. Laurent. The CID includes 2 detectives who investigate serious crimes throughout the entire county. Name Email Lieutenant David St. Laurent dstlaurent@franklincountymaine.gov Detective David Davol ddavol@franklincountymaine.gov Detective Jacob Richards jrichards@franklincountymaine.gov K-9 Handlers Our Sheriff's Office has three handlers and working K-9s. The team includes Major Rackliffe, one sergeant, and one deputy. Of the people, for the people.

FRANKLIN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER MISSION AND VALUES Jail Bookings Jail Releases Jail Administrator Hart Daley hdaley@franklincountymaine.gov Assistant Jail Administrator Lt. John Donald jdonald@franklincountymaine.gov Jail Administrative Assistant Victoria Parker vparker@franklincountymaine.gov COSSUP Programming & Re-Entry Coordinator Alison Prior aprior@franklincountymaine.gov 121 County Way Farmington, Maine 04938 Phone: 207-778-2680 Fax: 207-778-0102 Our Vision The Franklin County Detention Facility envisions itself as a model for small county adult detention centers, reflecting the highest values of our community. We are committed to delivering fair, impartial, and effective correctional services that comply with state standards while fostering a safe, respectful, and rehabilitative environment for all. Our facility strives to shift from a punitive model to a restorative one, guided by principles of dignity, accountability, and evidence-based practices. Through innovative programs supported by our BJA Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant, we aim to address the root causes of substance use and reduce recidivism by aligning our work with the Sequential Intercept Model. We are dedicated to enhancing access to treatment, recovery, and reentry services during the pre-release phase—creating a continuum of care that extends beyond incarceration. By implementing system-wide changes, building strong community partnerships, and emphasizing staff development, our goal is to prevent overdose deaths, promote long-term recovery, and support successful reintegration for every individual in our care. Our Mission The mission of the Franklin County Detention Facility is to protect the public by securely and humanely confining individuals in a safe, structured, and cost-effective environment. We are committed to ensuring appropriate supervision and care while upholding the rights and dignity of those in our custody. Through standards established by the State Department of Corrections, evidence-based programs, comprehensive behavioral health services, and the dedication of a well-trained staff, we strive to address substance use, mental health needs, and other root causes of criminal behavior. Our ultimate goal is to return individuals to society better prepared for success, equipped with the tools to avoid relapse, reduce recidivism, and lead productive, law-abiding lives. Of the people, for the people.